Depression is when you feel severe despair over a long period of time. It affects all aspects of your life, including your mental health, physical health, relationships, work, and personal goals. As a hypo-arousal emotion, depression takes away your energy, making it difficult to fulfil your normal daily functions.

You may have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, engaging with others, finding interest in things you used to enjoy, feel worthless or hopeless, and find it hard to concentrate.

Signs and Symptoms of Depression.
The following symptoms are common in people who experience depression: Sadness, Loss of interest or pleasure, Feeling low self-worth, Feelings of guilt, Feeling hopeless, Poor concentration and/or memory, Sleep difficulties, Appetite and/or weight changes, Aches and pains etc.

Please note that the above is provided as information only and is not meant to be used as a diagnosis or take the place of professional counselling services.